Blue light and UV radiation have a major impact on our eyes and can sometimes be harmful in the short and long term.
Digital load – Prolonged exposure to blue light from screens can cause eye fatigue, blurred vision, headaches, and dry eyes.
The symptoms result from the increased effort of the eyes to focus on the high-energy blue light.
Effect on the sleep cycle – Blue light suppresses the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps the body fall asleep. Using screens at night can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm and make it harder to fall asleep.
Possible cumulative damage – Excessive and prolonged exposure to blue light may cause cumulative damage to the retina, which is linked to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and increases the chance of cataracts as well as rare tumors around or in the eye.
This radiation can cause problems such as pinguecula and pterygium, which are benign tumors on the surface of the eye.
So how do we protect our eyes?
In addition to healthy screen usage habits to prevent strain, such as taking proactive breaks, wearing hats in the sun, etc.
In recent years, raw materials for eyeglass lenses have been developed based on unique polymers that significantly reduce the transmission of blue rays and UV radiation.
This raw material protects the eyes while maintaining good, comfortable vision and providing relief for people who use computer screens, phones, and also strain in sunlight and complain of difficulty.
Therefore, from my experience, after the patient has been examined and no other pathologies in the eyes or other optometric problems have been found, I will recommend the use of this lens to people suffering from the above symptoms, as well as to people who have undergone cataract surgery and whose retina is more exposed to the damage of blue light and UV radiation.
